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[–] LimpRimble@lemmy.ca 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

This is the John Rustad that said that carbon dioxide emissions were not contributing to climate change and 'we need to look at patients as revenue generators' and wants to invoke the notwithstanding clause to lock up people on mental health grounds. That's the Rustad that is getting a "thumbs-up" from business leaders.

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[–] LimpRimble@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Another article with the same byline:
'Standing for the average person': Rustad lays out B.C. Conservative policy

"We have one objective and one objective only: that is to replace David Eby and his radical government policies," Rustad. "I will certainly be reaching out to (B.C. United) to bring down...the NDP government as early as possible."

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

Sorry, but I prefer those radical government policies that were considered mainstream 40 years ago.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

He forgot to mention that these radical NDP policies actually helped your average British Columbian...

[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Socialism for me and not for thee. Fascism in a bucket.